Facultative Reinsurance — Single Risk Certificate
Ceding a specific large commercial property risk on a facultative (case-by-case) basis.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facultative Reinsurance Premium (Expense) | Expense (+) | 8,000.00 | - |
| Reinsurance Payable (Facultative) | Liability (+) | - | 8,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Facultative reinsurance is placed risk-by-risk when the risk exceeds treaty limits or requires specialist reinsurer expertise. Each certificate is a separate contract, more expensive than treaty but provides targeted capacity.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Facultative cessions are recorded in the reinsurance accounting module as individual contracts (not part of the treaty bordereaux). Each facultative certificate has its own ceded premium, UPR ceded, and claims recoverable tracking. The facultative placement must be completed (signed slip received) before the policy is bound — the reinsurer's capacity is specific to the risk. Facultative premiums are typically paid at inception (not quarterly like treaty premiums). The reinsurance payable is cleared upon payment.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors confirm that the facultative certificate is signed and effective before the underlying policy inception date — binding a risk without confirmed facultative capacity is a net risk exposure. Verify that the facultative premium and terms match the signed slip. Confirm that large losses on facultatively reinsured risks have been properly notified to the facultative reinsurer per the certificate terms. Review any facultative placements with related-party reinsurers for arm's-length terms.
📄 Required Documentation
Signed facultative reinsurance certificate (slip), underlying policy schedule, facultative premium calculation, broker's placement confirmation, payment of facultative premium, and large loss notification procedure per the certificate.
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